Krakatau in Volcano Bay is being repainted, to restore the appearance of dark volcanic rock. An area at a time. It was painted in layers of different hues. Planned so that as the dark layers on top weathered away it still had a natural look from varying shades underneath.
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Show every monthFirst exchange of flowering plants happened this week in the EPCOT floral murals. Frost-tolerant plants exchanged for Florida summer suitable plants.
Some of the Tropical Americas signage on construction fencing in Animal Kingdom.
Tropical Americas signage up at construction fencing in Animal Kingdom.
Aerial photo of signage in progress for the name of the Epic Universe splash pad. Astronomica. In the bench seating.
Aerial photo of Epic Universe Mar 28, 2025 • 55 days to grand opening! • Circles raised above Hemisphere Stage viewing • Windmill lowered for service in Isle of Berk • Work at almost all portals • Blue Dragon seems complete • Show building painted murals revealed
Aerial look at Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of water features spanning across Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of a crane next to Helios Grand Hotel.
Aerial photo of a boom lift at Helios Grand Hotel.
Aerial photo of the Cosmos Fountain in Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of the Cosmos Fountain, at base of Helios Grand Hotel.
A nearly straight-down aerial look at the Cosmos Fountain in Epic Universe.
Aerial photo of restrooms across from Stardust Racers. Seem to be planned as central to expansion pads left and right.
Aerial photo of Meteor Astropub in Epic Universe.